The Darkness of the Soul. Psychopathology in the Horoscope. Seminars on Psychological Astrology

Mental disorders have puzzled both religion and medicine since ancient times. Despite the findings of modern psychology, we understand these manifestations of human suffering no better than a thousand years ago. Although astrology does not offer solutions, it can shed light on why some people respond to conflict and misfortune by fleeing from life, while others react with aggression towards those around them. The three seminars presented in this book use an astrological approach to explore the spectrum of borderline mental states—from clinical psychopathy to the collective mechanism of the “scapegoat”, which is no less a pathology than diagnosed mental disorders. Astrologers often avoid the topic of madness and human destructiveness, and political correctness further complicates open discussion of these issues. However, only by exploring the roots of what we call madness can we find a positive and creative approach to the enigma: why some people are unable to cope constructively with life’s challenges. This book is at times shocking and disturbing, yet it is an invaluable resource for both practicing astrologers dealing with the issue of human suffering and for non-professionals wishing to understand what contribution astrology can make to the understanding of human behavior.